sharing internet connection ?????

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smash_3000

Discussion Starter · Dec 11, 2006

I have 2 computers in my bedroom, 1 of them is connected by wireless to my router downstairs and the other 1 is standalone. I want to share my internet connection from my wireless recieved computer to my standalone computer. Could someone help me out here plz.

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airmike532

· #2 · Dec 11, 2006

First off you need a crossover cable, use that to connect the Ethernet ports between the two computers
From there you need to go to Control Panel > Network Connections > Local Area Connection (make sure this is enabled) From there windows should auto detect an active connection and establish sharing automatically.

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airmike532

· #3 · Dec 11, 2006

In case I missed anything this should cover the rest http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306126/

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smash_3000

Discussion Starter · #4 · Dec 11, 2006

i tried that, when i have got the 2 computers connected to each other they each say network cable unplugged and the link l.e.d.'s at the connection dont flash either,do u know what the problem is there

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airmike532

· #5 · Dec 11, 2006

What kind of cable are you using? are you using a standard network cable or are you using a network cable of the crossover type (the pins on the ends of the cable should not match each other)

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airmike532

· #6 · Dec 11, 2006

A Link cable that is meant to connect the Original Xbox is a crossover.

Plus are the internet connections enabled one both PC's? in Windows and the BIOS? If you can answer yes to all those questions including having the crossover cable I would say either the cable is damaged or one of the ports...your best be would be to get another crossover cable if you can.

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smash_3000

Discussion Starter · #7 · Dec 11, 2006

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airmike532

· #8 · Dec 11, 2006

That picture doesn't help, I need to see both ends, and it would be the wires under the pins that are switched, they are color coded. You should be able to tell...just look and see if each end is identical

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smash_3000

Discussion Starter · #9 · Dec 11, 2006

yes,each end is identical and colour coded

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airmike532

· #10 · Dec 11, 2006

That means that it is what we in the networking business call a strait-thru cable (the data goes in and exits the same pin)

What you nedd is a crossover cable.
These are what crossover cables are, pins are swapped, it is possible to make them if you have the right tool, otherwise you will have to go to your local PC store to buy one, or you can buy an Xbox link cable...

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airmike532

· #11 · Dec 11, 2006

I don't know if they have radioshack in the UK but they would have it too, umm if you can get you hand on RJ-45 connectors here is a Ghetto way of making one http://www.makeitsimple.com/how-to/dyi_crossover.htm

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smash_3000

Discussion Starter · #12 · Dec 11, 2006

thanks alot

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airmike532

· #13 · Dec 11, 2006

No thank you for the rep

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SoBe8503

· #14 · Dec 11, 2006

Ahhhhhhh I'm all nostalgic for those Cisco days.

Nowadays any hardware store, or even Best Buy has networking kits. It should be easy to find, just be prepared to spend a pretty penny (or whatever they have over there in the UK). A decent crimper for the ends can get up to $90. I found one that was only about $15, but it didn't last long.

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